The verdict
Your pick: Realme 6S, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20L, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 480 nits
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones
- against A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker
Realme 6S, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 290,582
- against 184,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G76 MP4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.05 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 184,000 | 290,582 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 339 | 649 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,208 | 1,835 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 166.2 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.59 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.709 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.571 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones Best value | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20L | 6S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T774H, T774B | RMX2002 |
